Your first week postpartum is challenging, but you don’t have to walk into it blind. Here are three things you can expect in that first week. 1. Your hormones will drop significantly after building through pregnancy. This hormone drop is often called the “baby blues” because it can feel like depression and anxiety. You’ll likely
If you’re pregnant and expecting to parent solo, it can be nerve-wracking to think about the newborn phase. You see videos online of people prepping the perfect nursery or packing their hospital bags, but you’re more concerned with navigating the postpartum period. We’re glad you’re here. We’ve put together a no-nonsense guide to single parenting
I know, I know. You’re not thinking about what you’ll need postpartum because you’re so focused on what your baby will need as a newborn. But hear me out: you both will need a lot of care you’ve never needed before, and that’s okay. So many people will already be focused on the baby, both
“Duerme cuando puedas” “Oh, solo espera” “Cuando el bebé nazca ya no volverás a dormir” Cada nueva mamá ha escuchado alguna de las frases anteriores. Mientras estás frases vienen sin ninguna mala intención de los miembros de la familia o amigos, éstas no son realmente de mucha ayuda. Lo que una nueva mamá necesita es
“Sleep while you can!” “Oh, just wait…” “Once baby comes, you’ll never sleep again!” Every new mom has heard some variation of the above phrases. While these phrases may come from well-meaning family members or friends, they’re ultimately unhelpful. What new moms need is encouragement and truth. Adapting your sleep schedule to the needs of
Medically reviewed by Mary-Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC. The weeks leading up to your baby’s arrival feel like a time warp. Your baby is in your belly, almost ready to survive and thrive on the outside, but yet here you are… still waiting, putting the finishing touches on the nursery, and a little bit (okay, a
Revisado médicamente por Mary Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC Si estás planeando dar de amamantar y estás pensando en los períodos de separación con tu bebé (ya sea por tu trabajo), puedes sentirte insegura acerca de esto y además con ansiedad, puede ser un poco confuso decidir cual extractor de leche puede ser mejor. No has
Medically reviewed by Mary Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC The long-haul of pregnancy has passed, the pains of labor are over, and now your sweet baby is here. The face you’ve longed to see is staring back at yours, and everything is right in the world. You did it! Now it’s time to figure out how
Kyndle Connell is a mother-baby nurse and faithful volunteer at The Pregnancy Network. To kick off this new season, she joins host Chloe Belk on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat to share the ins and outs of postpartum care. Tune in as she tackles topics like what to expect directly after giving birth, what the
If you’re experiencing mental health struggles in your pregnancy, postpartum, or post-abortion period, you may feel overwhelmed by looking for healthcare. We get it—so we did the research for you. Here’s our list of recommended mental health resources in the Triad area: Family Service of the Piedmont: Family Service offers counseling for many mental health
